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Mahindra Bolero vs Volkswagen Vivo Xpress: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Bolero starts ZAR 63,991 cheaperBolero from ZAR 215,999 · Vivo Xpress from ZAR 279,990
Five key differences
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Specification
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Maximum Power
Bolero46 kW
Vivo Xpress63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Bolero195 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Vivo Xpress132 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Engine Size
Bolero2523 cc
Vivo Xpress1398 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero14.3 km/l
Vivo Xpress16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero170 mm
Vivo Xpress143 mm
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Mahindra Bolero
Bolero Maxitruck
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2026
Generation
Current local listing
Second-generation Polo Vivo-derived two-seat city panel van
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current locally built Vivo Xpress launched in South Africa in February 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Panel Van
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Pickup
A0 City Van
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
143 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
45 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1063 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2620 kg
1530 kg
Payload Capacity
1150 kg
490 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Length
-
3972 mm
Width
-
1682 mm
Height
-
1462 mm
Wheelbase
-
2470 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
-
952 l
Towing Capacity
-
953 kg
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.3 m
Front Headroom
-
1004 mm
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
-
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Suspension struts and wishbones
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Suspension struts toe-correcting torsion beam and trailing-arm axle
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Load Bed Length
2500 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1540 mm
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Manually controlled air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Front power windows
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Remote keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Manual intermittent wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Manually controlled air conditioning
Side Steps
Yes
-
Loadbox Length Mm
2500 mm
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1540 mm
-
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
CLPA
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
1398 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
76.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
75.6 mm
Maximum Power
46 kW
63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
195 Nm @ 1400 rpm
132 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
31.3 kW/tonne
59.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
132.7 Nm/tonne
124.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Gearbox
Not Applicable
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front-engine front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic Differential Lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.882:1
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Type
Not Applicable
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Manual
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic Differential Lock
Gearbox Type
Not Applicable
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.6 km/l
12.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.7 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Airbags
No airbags listed in official BMT brochure
2
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
ASR
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard on rear side doors
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Electronic immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Electronic immobiliser
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
ASR
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Manual intermittent wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Seat Material
Soft-touch vinyl seating
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual standard front seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual standard front seat
Seat Trim
Soft-touch vinyl seating
Iceberg cloth
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Infotainment System
Not Available
9-inch Mirgor radio
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
App-Connect
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Analogue instrument cluster with multifunction display
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
9-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
9-inch
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lights with cornering function
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Pure White; Ascot Grey; Wild Cherry Red Metallic; Smokey Grey Metallic; Reflex Silver Metallic; Reef Blue Metallic
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Approach Angle
Not Available
13.5 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
19.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Electronic Differential Lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
11.1 deg
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Tyre Size
Not Available
175/70 R14 84T
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
14-inch steel
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual handbrake
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
140 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km; engine 5 years / 150 000 km; anti-corrosion 6 years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km; engine 5 years / 150 000 km; anti-corrosion 6 years
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Service Plan
Optional 3 years / 60 000 km
Optional Volkswagen EasyDrive Service Plan or Maintenance Plan
Spec
Bolero
Vivo Xpress
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Locally built two-seat urban delivery vehicle
Price Zar
215999 ZAR
279990 ZAR
Pricing Role
base
Current South African retail price including VAT and emissions tax
Starting Price
215999
279990
Starting Price Zar
215999
279990
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero and Vivo Xpress comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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